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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Germany

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.87 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.38 PLN (3.41 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Germany.

26.87 PLN
12.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.62 PLN (2.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Germany.

9.14 PLN
7.62 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.31 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 69.92 PLN (19.28 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Germany.

72.31 PLN
69.92 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.28 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 25.53 PLN (7.04 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Germany.

65.28 PLN
25.53 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.31 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 43.24 PLN (11.92 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Germany.

58.31 PLN
43.24 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.9 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 37.02 PLN (10.21 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Germany.

68.90 PLN
37.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.11 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Germany.

12.11 PLN
4.26 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.07 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.72 PLN (4.06 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Germany.

26.07 PLN
14.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 6.77 PLN (1.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 51% lower in Germany.

13.82 PLN
6.77 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.63 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 50.44 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

90.63 PLN
50.44 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.66 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.96 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Germany.

10.66 PLN
5.96 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.17 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.58 PLN (2.09 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Germany.

18.17 PLN
7.58 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.23 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 53.83 PLN (14.84 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Germany.

62.23 PLN
53.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.89 PLN (1.35 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Germany.

5.77 PLN
4.89 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.26 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Germany.

14.54 PLN
6.26 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 9.62 PLN (2.65 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Germany.

20.74 PLN
9.62 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.56 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.4 PLN (2.04 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Germany.

13.56 PLN
7.40 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.99 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.83 PLN (3.26 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Germany.

29.99 PLN
11.83 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.57 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 54.76 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

32.57 PLN
54.76 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.1 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 14.13 PLN (3.9 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Germany.

23.10 PLN
14.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.96 PLN (1.09 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Germany.

9.03 PLN
3.96 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.55 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.25 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 16.43 PLN (4.53 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Germany.

21.25 PLN
16.43 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 12.85 PLN (3.54 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.

11.97 PLN
12.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.01 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 19.15 PLN (5.28 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 34% lower in Germany.

29.01 PLN
19.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 17.02 PLN (4.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Germany.

43.52 PLN
17.02 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 51.03 PLN (14.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United States.

43.52 PLN
51.03 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.71 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 297.9 PLN (82.14 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Germany.

507.71 PLN
297.90 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.29 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 63.84 PLN (17.6 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Germany.

94.29 PLN
63.84 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 11.02 PLN (3.04 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

9.25 PLN
11.02 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Germany - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.02 times less for fuel in the United States than in Germany.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.86 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
6.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.17 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 53% lower in the United States.

3.37 PLN
7.17 PLN

LPG 1L

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4.48 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.47 times more for transportation in the United States than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 478.7 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 251.09 PLN (69.24 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Germany.

478.70 PLN
251.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 14.89 PLN (4.11 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

10.52 PLN
14.89 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.31 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 156.4 PLN (43.13 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.

152.31 PLN
156.40 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 9.79 PLN (2.7 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

7.87 PLN
9.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 21.28 PLN (5.87 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

18.10 PLN
21.28 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Germany - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.53 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 54.26 PLN (14.96 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Germany.

72.53 PLN
54.26 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.15 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 140.99 PLN (38.88 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Germany.

572.15 PLN
140.99 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.72 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 103.92 PLN (28.66 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Germany.

235.72 PLN
103.92 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.74 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Germany.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14715 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 5346 PLN (1474.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Germany.

14 715 PLN
5 346 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9223 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3993 PLN (1101.19 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Germany.

9 223 PLN
3 993 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 29815 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10056 PLN (2772.82 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Germany.

29 815 PLN
10 056 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 18955 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 7187 PLN (1981.75 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Germany.

18 955 PLN
7 187 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.99 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Germany.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62939 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 31343 PLN (8642.82 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Germany.

62 939 PLN
31 343 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44157 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 22500 PLN (6204.19 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 49% lower in Germany.

44 157 PLN
22 500 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.45 times higher than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18659 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 12859 PLN (3545.94 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 31.1% lower in Germany.

18 659 PLN
12 859 PLN

Hotels

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United States vs. Germany - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

376 PLN
357 PLN

Two stars

530 PLN
352 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
408 PLN

Four stars

915 PLN
478 PLN

Five stars

2 180 PLN
1 560 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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